Buyers guide to Classical Guitars: 10 things you Must Know before buying your first classical guitar
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- Опубліковано 14 лип 2024
- What you need to know if you want to buy a classical guitar - Buyers guide to Classical Guitars
What to look for before buying your first Classical Guitar!
The video is intended for beginners or any guitar player who wants to start playing Classical Guitar
In this one I go through the 10 things you need to know if you are going to buy a classical guitar for you or for your kids. It is a good guide for beginners or if you want to try and start playing Classical Guitar
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I hope you enjoy the Video!
Clarification: Of course, when I recommend going with a friend if you do not know enough about classical guitars I mean a friend who knows...
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and one who is tight with the wallet and knows how to haggle :)
Oooohh that is essential man!!
😂
always a yamaha fan, i wonder how you compare it against admira's beginner to intermediate line.
Helpful tips..
1. Budget - The price of the guitar is usually correlative to quality, however, you can get well-built, cheap guitars from the Yamaha and Cordoba brands. | 2:18
2. Size Matters - Choose the right size guitar for your body. | 3:39
3. Fret Sprout - Run your fingers up and down the edges of neck of the guitar to check for Fret Sprouting. If the frets cut into your finger, the wood of the guitar has shrunk. | 4:24
4. Action - The height of the string after the 12th fret (where the neck meets the guitar) is called the "action". The action on a classical guitar should be 4mm at the 6th string and 3.5mm at the 1st string. You can buy guitars with lower action than that but don't buy guitars with actions that are higher because the guitar will be very difficult to play. | 6:14
4.5. Fret Buzz - Take your time to play some notes on the guitar to determine whether the guitar gives significant fret buzz. A guitar that buzzes needs fret work or has a misshapen neck. | 7:04
5. Nut - If a nut is not well cut, the guitar will feel very unpleasant to play because the height of the strings will be too high at the 1st and 2nd frets. To determine whether the nut is well cut, hold the 6th string directly on the 3rd fret and tap on the 6th string directly on the 1st fret. The distance from the string to the fret should be practically zero, so if the string moves the nut is not well cut. | 7:57
6. Saddle and Break Angle - There should be enough saddle left on top of the bridge for filing. As you play overtime, the guitar will change and the bridge will have to be filed down in order to adjust the guitar properly. To know whether the saddle is correctly cut, press the 12th fret and see if there is any distance between the 13th fret and the string. There should be practically no distance. | 9:48
7. Tuners - The tuners should turn in a uniform way. The should not "jump" or wiggle as you rotate them towards and away from you. | 12:52
8. Avoid Twisted (Warped) Necks - You'll frequently see cheap classical guitars with warped necks. You can determine whether the neck is twisted by looking up the neck of the guitar from the head stock. | 13:46
9. Intonation - Check that the octaves sound equal when played on the guitar. | 15:41
10. Sound - Try multiple guitars at the shop that are within your budget and choose the one that has a sound that you like. | 17:36
Final Tip - Pick a guitar that you are in love with. Following all of these points is pointless if you don't feel attracted to the guitar that you're buying. You want to be excited to play it. | 17:51
Thank you for the comprehensive video! This has significantly helped me to understand what to look for when purchasing a classical guitar!
Well.... thanks so so much for the time stamps!!!Really appreciated! wow!
Thank you
finally a great buyers guide from a true spanish gentleman. 10/10
Thanks so much for the nice comment!
@CptCupid absolutely THE best vídeo on UA-cam for buying a classical guitar 🙌
@@castelodomar846 thanks!
Wonderful video! Thank you! This has so much useful advice. I will definitely be considering all these points when I go shopping for a classical guitar this weekend :)
I loved this tutorial , very useful. Especially the fret sprout tip.
Great advice! All the points hit; spot on.
Great video and useful advice. Thanks.
Fantastic information sir. Thank you so much. Wonderfully played Floyd composition in the beginning as well.
Thanks!
Welcome!
Very informative! I wish I would have found this advice before I made my recent purchase. For several of the 10 points Cesar made, I would have looked further.
I'll know better next time. Thank you for this video!
Great video, Cesar! Very useful! Thanks! I recently bought a Córdoba “Dolce” and am very happy with it.
Thank you! I've been considering Alhambra 5P so it's nice to see that featured in the video!
Thank you. Enjoyed your presentation and learned things to look for
Thanks so much for the nice comment!
You explain so really really well !!!! Thanks so much !!!! And I can see you have love for your guitar !
Thanks so much for the nice comment!
Thank you for sharing this, I found it very useful.
Thanks to you for watching!
Excellent video!! Thank you !! 🥰❤
You did a great job putting this video giving people things to look out for. Great video.
Thanks so much! Appreciated!
Excellent advice. And yes im in love with all my Guitars 😎
Thank you for your explanation. Very helpful!
Saludos Cesar- No es sorpresa como muchos principiantes se desaniman pues hay tantos parámetros técnicos que considerar que influyen el sonido y la estabilidad del instrumento. Gracias por el video y las enseñanzas!
Thank you Cesar! Excellent video.
Thanks so much for watching and for the nice comment!
Thank you so much! 🎸❤ the best video about choosing a guitar!
Thanks so much to you for watching!
Excellent, many thanks for this. I have played guitar nearly all my life and I didn’t know most of these tips. Much appreciated!
Love your video. Thank you very much for the great advices...and falling in love with your guitar is not a silly advice :-) Loving your instrument will inspire you to play it more and enjoy the time spent playing.
Thanks so much! I totally agree!
Thanks for such an informative video. I followed all your suggestions regarding the space between the frets at the nut and the saddle, and thankfully my cheap Yamaha is okay - although I have spent a bit of time slowly and gradually sanding down both the nut and saddle - thanks again - great advice.
Happy it was useful and thanks for the feedback!
Thank you this is awesome!!
Thank you for the great guidance. Very useful
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you. Clear explanation. Your last advice is also very important. Great recommendations.
Thanks so much for the nice comment!
Wonderful video!! I found it very informative. I've been taking Classical lessons for the past few months and last week invested in an Almansa a-400 CW after trying out quite a few. Thankfully, it passes all 10 tests of quality.
Happy to know it was helpful and your guitar is good! Thanks for watching!
Very good advices and thanks. Its amazing to listen to the flamenco and classical guitars in spain. I visited Spain to discover that. Love the music you play . Bien Fiesta Maestro Thanks
Thanks so much!
Love the opening music!
First Class. Thank you
Fantastic information, thank you!
Thanks for watching and for the comment!
Thank you so much. Very helpful video. I am searching for my first classical guitar and this will help me along my journey.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks so much!
Very helpful.
Your guitar sound beautiful. I can't wait to learn that Pink Floyd song from the intro.
Thanks so much for the nice comment!
Thank you, best video on the subject.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Thank so much, very useful video!!! I was thinking about Cordoba c7
Enjoyed the video. Very talented individual. I learned so much from this video, I could not read a book and get this much out of it.
Thanks so much! Really appreciate the nice comment and happy you found it useful!
Thank you😊
@Cesar All Guitar este video fue increíble!! Muchos buenos consejos y extremamente bien explicado sin igual!!! Muchisimas gracias por el tiempo que invertiste en crear estos vídeos! Un abrazo desde Austrália! 🙏
Muchísimas gracias a ti por ver el video y comentar! Cheers desde Miami!
Very good tips. 🙏.
Wow! So happy to have found your channel. Hello from Québec, Canada.
Thanks sooo much for this! I'm interested in buying a classical guitar because of the tone but I didn't realize they were constructed so differently and are so much more delicate.
Glad I could help!
Thank you for this! I just pulled my old cheap-ish classical guitar out of storage after many years. Your checklist helped me determine that the neck, saddle and nut are perfectly fine putting those concerns to rest. 😉
Now I know that it probably could use a bit of fret-work, but the rest is all me being way out of shape and out of practice. 😊
Excellent video.
Thanx so much. You made me look into these items I never even thought of, been an absolute beginner.
You are so welcome! Glad it helped!
Thank you for such an informative video. Subscribed!
Welcome! Thanks so much for joining!
I am off to buy a guitar this afternoon with your top 12 tips.Wish me well!
THANK YOU VERY USEFUL!
Excellent video, Cesar> Probably my next classical guitar will be better chosen now that I have watched your video. Thank you!
Glad I could help!
Grate tips, Thank You
Thanks for watching!
Thank you very much
Thank you for this awesome guide, instant subscribe
Welcome aboard! And thanks so much!
He is very sweet and his voice is soothing...
Thanks so much!
Really good video. Wish i had seen this before i bought my classical . I have quite a lot of issues with keeping it in tune.
You are an inspiration Cesar, and your love of classical guitar is infectious. I bought an Alhambra p9 cw e8, it came today from XGuitars. Thank you for introducing me to this instrument, it is so beautiful and sounds and plays beautifully. God bless you Cesar.
Thanks so much George!
Thank you. The information was very helpful. I will be taking your advice when I go to buy my next guitar.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you very much for your effort.
Very helpful! Thanks..placed order for new tuners for my Morris this morning while checking Cesar and my Lavazza! Have a great week!👍
Thanks fro watching my friend! Let me know which Tuners you have ordered!
@@CesarAllGuitar Dixon skg 356 they fit 1:1 in this old guitar!
Very helpful Cesar. Thank you!
Thanks to you for watching!
Many thanks Cesar , for such a meaningful pointing out .
FYI , I 've been playing guitars for over 50 years , and
did not really know what one should be looking for
in a guitar which is to serve the purpose well .
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Well explained. Thank you, sir.
Thanks for this!
thanks to you for watching!
Very valuable advice and entertaining delivery!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks!
I desire a classical guitar and these tips are a great help! Thank you Ceaar!
👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
You have great taste in guitars; and definitely knows what you are talking about. Respect.
Bueno Cesar. Gracias.
a ti!
Thank you man, awesome👍🏼
My pleasure! Thanks for watching!
Beautiful playing Cesar, I’d love a full version of that one you played. 👌 great information.
Thanks Simon! I will of course! Cheers!!
Cesar plays "Is there anybody's out there?" by Pink Floyd . ¡Cėsar, bonita versión!
Gran información. Gracias!
Wow sir. You are a master teacher. I never knew all this. I'm about to buy me a classical guitar and I will definitely look out for this. It all makes sense. Thanks.
Thanks so much for the nice comment!
Wow! Awesome video!
Playing Pink Floyd on a classical guitar buyers guide hehe I like this channel already.
Thanks so much! I hope you are enjoying the channel!
What is the name of the song?
@@SirSneakerPimp It's called 'Is there anybody out there?'
SirSneakerPimp Is There Anybody Out There.
I want expecting to hear is there anybody out there lol
Thank you this was very helpful. Cheers
Glad it was helpful!
Hi Cesar, Excellent Video 👍👍👍.
Beautiful intro, David Gilmour is one of my Favourite Guitarist, incredible feeling to his playing, as you do too👍.
Brilliant Advice for purchasing a good Classical Guitar, your last Point, to be attracted to the Guitar is so true, I remember when I first saw a Stratocaster the Shape of the Body and Headstock, I was in Love.
Take care my friend ♥️👍.
Melbourne, Australia.
Thanks so much John, really appreciate the comment. Yes,,, One day I will upload a video about the guitar that I love the most among all my collection...Cheers from Miami!
excellent video - thank you !!
Thanks to you for watching!
Thank you.you are tips are very helpful..i love it's
You are so welcome! Thanks so much!
Excellent Cesar...thank you
Thanks to you for watching and dropping a comment!
Subscribed after hearing that intro, love it.
Welcome aboard! And thanks so much!
This is so helpful…thank you so much Cesar ❤
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I am on a journey to give myself a classical education and learning to play a musical instrument in a traditional way is part of that. This video has been super informative and given me the tools I need to confidently purchase a guitar and begin to learn. Thank you so much.
Beautifully executed
Thank you very much! Thanks for watching!
An awesome great video. I liked it very much. Thanks for sharing your video. I hope you have a Blessed Week my friend.
Thanks Thomas! I really appreciate the support as always!
0:37 made me tear up, so beautiful. Thank you!
Thanks for such a nice comment...really appreciated
Amazing advice!
Thanks for watching!
This helped alot! Thank you so much
Glad it helped! Cheers!
amazing video
Absolutely excellent.
Thanks for watching and for the nice comment!
Excellent information sir . Thank you
Thanks!
Very valuable information from a classical guitar pro, thank you so much for the professional advice and from Spain the land of classical guitars.
Hi Mickey! I am a Spaniard, but I live in Miami. Cheers and thanks for the nice comment!
@@CesarAllGuitar You’re welcome, I can tell you’re a Spaniard and your love for the classical guitar is evident of being in your blood, I am in north central Florida. Wish you Merry Christmas and a happy and prosperous 2022.
Thank you Very much! this is an excellent guide - we are buying a classical guitar for our son.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, very informative
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you very much for the tips.
I was wondering if those tips could apply on an acoustic guitar because I've been looking for a guide to buy one but haven't found a great detailed video like yours
In general yes... action is different of course, but the fundamentals would be the same...
Awesome thank you so much!
Thanks to you for watching and for the comment!
Great information, Cesar!
Thanks so much Ivan!!
Thank you! This was very helpful :)
Glad it was helpful!
As Mark Knofler once said, "your guitar is your bestfriend" very nice video and I learned a lot.
This is a great video, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Omg.its been a very interesting experience with you master, simply classical.. Best wishes n Thanks..
Many thanks!
Great guidance and your guitar sounds super good also !
Thanks so so much!
Great information!!!
Glad it was helpful!